Feminist artist Suzanne Lacy, one of the pioneers of community-focused performance art, will be at the Sakıp Sabancı Museum on September 12 with her exhibition “Birlikte/Together.” The Sakıp Sabancı Museum at Sabancı University is preparing to host American artist and academic Suzanne Lacy. Lacy, who focuses on women’s social experiences and stands out on the international art scene with her large-scale participatory performances, will present her exhibition “Birlikte/Together” to the public on September 12, with the support of the Sabancı Foundation. The exhibition reflects an artistic approach that supports social development with the goal of a more equal and sustainable future.
First Comprehensive Exhibition in Turkey
Suzanne Lacy, one of the pioneers of feminist art with her women- and society-focused work since the 1970s, is among the founders of “new public art” with her production based on social participation and volunteerism. Her exhibition at the Sakıp Sabancı Museum will bring together her video installations and collective projects for the first time in Turkey in a comprehensive manner. Suzanne Lacy’s works bring artists, academics, local governments, and activists together on a powerful platform for discussion on gender, making visible women’s experiences of identity, freedom, violence, employment, and aging. Her long-term projects will meet the audience in the museum through video installations.
Exhibition Events
With this exhibition, which draws attention with its aesthetic and political dimensions, the Sakıp Sabancı Museum aims to emphasize the impact of museums on social issues and the social responsibility of contemporary art. Throughout the exhibition, Suzanne Lacy’s art will be explored in depth through workshops, children’s educational programs, and conferences. The first event will begin with an artist talk on Saturday, September 13, at 2:00 p.m., where Lacy will meet with museum director Prof. Dr. Ahu Antmen. The “Birlikte/Together” exhibition will be open to visitors until December 14, 2025.
